A federal judge says the Confederate emblem on the Mississippi flag is “anti-American” because it represents those who fought to leave the United States. U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves is not yet saying whether he will fully consider a lawsuit…
Gulf Coast community members rallied through the rain today to oppose the recent signing of House Bill 1523. “No hate in our state” signs took over Jones Park as dozens of protesters stood side by side, saying the act is…
A Gulfport man has been arrested in connection with a fire that destroyed a building belonging to a church in Gulfport. Twenty-four year-old Thierre Moore has been charged with first degree arson. The April 4th fire destroyed an abandoned house…
A woman is saved after a suicide attempt on the Ocean Springs Bridge earlier this afternoon. The Ocean Springs Police Department received a call about a woman sitting on the Biloxi Bay Bridge who appeared as if she wanted to…
Bond has been denied for the man accused of severely abusing his three-year-old son. Twenty-four year-old Nathan Blake McCrory had his initial hearing today in a Jackson County courtroom. He is charged with felony child abuse and manufacturing a controlled…
A Gulfport man is charged with what authorities are calling the kidnapping of his ex-girlfriend. Forty-eight year-old Ernie Lizana has been arrested after police say he assaulted and forced the victim into his car last night. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department says this is…
The little boy who police say was severely beaten by his own father is doing a lot better and doctors are pleased with his progress. A prayer vigil for Zander is being held tonight at the Nugent United Methodist Church…
A woman on the Ocean Springs Bridge was threatening to jump when she was stopped by officials. DMR, Ocean Springs police and Biloxi police were on the scene. More details coming at 5:30.
Through a joint investigation between the Gulfport Fire & Arson Unit and the Mississippi State Fire Marshal’s Office, a Gulfport man was charged with 1st degree arson in connection with a fire that destroyed a building belonging to the Progressive…
The man accused of severely abusing Jackson County three-year-old has been denied bond. Nathan McCrory had his initial court appearance in Jackson County today.
One Gulf Coast swimmer made school history Wednesday morning. Harrison Central High School senior Kyjana Webber signed to swim for the University of Sioux Falls South Dakota on Wednesday. When she signed on the dotted line, she became the first…
Law enforcement officials, social workers and prosecutors, just to name a few, are crucial when it comes to child abuse response. Today, they are gathering on the Coast. They are here for the One Loud Voice: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Child…
Tonight, the Shuckers will be ending a seven game homestand but that doesn't mean baseball is going anywhere. Jackson State and Alcorn State will face each other in the Urban American Classic. The game will be on Friday, April 15th.…
“No hate in our state” chants are taking over Jones Park for a peaceful rally opposing the recent signing of the Religious Accommodations Act. News 25’s Laurene Callander has more.
Some good news this afternoon, the little boy who police say was severely beaten by his own father is doing a lot better and doctors are pleased with his progress. Family members tell News 25 Zander opened his eyes this…
On Tuesday, April 12, 2016, Sheriff Troy Peterson announced the arrest of 48 year old Ernie Lizana who resides at 1934 42nd Avenue in Gulfport, MS on a felony charge of Kidnapping. According to Sheriff Troy Peterson, a victim stated…
In light of a rally supporting the Religious Accommodations Act today in Jackson, LGBT activists and allies want to make sure their voice is heard too. Gulfport resident and LGBT activist Charlotte Ferguson will host a public rally at Jones Park…
The national LGBTQ task force is calling on Governor Phil Bryant of Mississippi to resign saying his signing of House Bill 15-23 was immoral, and saying the law unduly infringes on basic human rights. In more back lash over the…
News 25's Laurene Callander, tells us about the Emergency Exercises being performed at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport involving ten agencies.
Beer enthusiasts now have three new tasty choices here on the Coast courtesy of Bell’s Brewery. The Michigan based brewery plans to open up seven new territories this year with Mississippi being the first. The company shipped out cases to…
It’s National Library Week and in Pass Christian they started a new tradition in the city. At 7 p.m. they announced “One Book, One Pass” the new program encouraging residents in the city to read the same exact book and…
In light of a rally supporting the Religious Accommodations Act tomorrow in Jackson, LGBT activists and allies want to make sure their voice is heard too. Gulfport resident and LGBT activist Charlotte Ferguson will host a public rally at Jones…
If you were in Pascagoula and planning on taking Chicot Road or just driving by, you may have noticed caution tape, lots of hard hats, and a few crews. Jackson County officials are trying to get to the root of…
An organization dedicated to protecting and restoring rivers in the country named the Pascagoula River one of America’s most endangered for 2016. This comes as environmental groups are calling on a federal agency to stop the potential dam construction project…